Accounting Specialist
Location: FI, , Helsinki
Department: Finance
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Retail
Function: Finance

Company profile:
DealDash Oyj’s fun &amp; exciting shopping platform, described as the fair &amp; honest alternative to traditional penny auctions, is used by more than 4,000,000+ US shoppers. The company’s unique business model has allowed it to form strong partnerships with the world’s leading retailer companies like Walmart and Sears, who are today using the DealDash platform to move their excess inventory.Founded in 2009, the company is one of Finland’s fastest growing e-commerce companies (Kauppalehti Kasvajat award 2013), having quickly grown from zero to 40M+ EUR revenue, 100% from the US market. In 2013, DealDash was awarded Finland’s Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and has officially been recognized by both TEM and President Sauli Niinistö for its contributions to the Finnish economy.The DealDash team is made up of highly-motivated, analytical and entrepreneurial professionals who work collaboratively to provide top-notch recreational shopping experiences for our customers. We challenge each other in an open and candid environment, no matter what our job title is, so that we may all grow and improve together.  As the company grows, we believe we must grow at the same pace or faster to stay relevant in our positions. That means we need to invest in our team members’ development. You must share the desire to constantly develop yourself by reading, researching and asking for feedback from peers, and encourage your teams to do the same.

Job description:
COMPANY DESCRIPTIONCome and work for the fastest growing e-commerce company in Finland! We are a venture-backed social shopping marketplace and the longest running site in the industry!DealDash has employees located all over the world, with two main offices in Helsinki, Finland and Minneapolis, USA. This position will be located in our Helsinki office.The DealDash team is made up of highly-motivated, analytical and entrepreneurial professionals who work collaboratively to provide top-notch recreational shopping experiences for our customers. We challenge each other in an open and candid environment, no matter what our job title is, so that we may all grow and improve together.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe successful candidate will join our 4-person Finance team. As the fastest growing e-commerce company in Finland, the Accounting Specialist will be responsible for the accuracy of our financial reporting and identifying efficiency opportunities. This may include contributing to the decisions of outsourcing services and/or implementing a new ERP system, as well as identifying other opportunities within the organization. The Accounting Specialist will also be a key contact with our suppliers such as Walmart and Sears regarding financial discrepancies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Accounting Specialist will have the following key responsibilities:- Ownership of financial statements for internal and external reporting purposes- Provide summaries of financial activity to be presented to the board- Key coordinator between our outsourcing partners (payroll, lawyers, accountants, etc.)- Internal control between suppliers- Meet internal deadlines for financial reports- Contribute/lead projects as requested

Requirements:
- Very strong Excel skills- Education in Accounting or Finance- A solid knowledge of accounting principles- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience- Attention to detail and organized- Fluent English proficiency- Analytical thinking and ability to investigate financial discrepancies- Basic SQL skills are a plus but not a requirementWe are looking for someone who can take responsibility for their tasks and see them through from start to finish. You are analytical and driven to get things done accurately and on time. You are also technologically savvy, with a proactive attitude of learning new technical tasks on your own (Googling).You are able to give and take feedback, be open and honest, and have the ambition and motivation to contribute to this company.

Benefits:
We offer a market-based salary and opportunities to take on more responsibilities. Some of the benefits include:- daily breakfast in the office and weekly company lunches- soft drinks, coffee, tea and water available for you- comfortable office based in the center of Helsinki in Kamppi- dynamic work environment with young energetic management team